asking the impossible...

[Josh_kcco]

Im trying to find someone to trade me bikes for a bigger one. lol
seems in possible, but anyone in cali willing to trade there bigger bike for a 250?

[Sirref]

trade with cash is probably the only way it'll happen. what makes you want to give up on the 250? afaik you haven't been around here for long, how many miles have you put on your bike and what kind of riding do you do? highway commute/canyon carving/cruising along for the sake of it/trying to get the top speed in a straight line/etc

[csmith12]

[alex.s]

yeah bro i've got an FZR 600 yamaha i'll trade for your 250. straight up bro

[jeffb502]

Here you go...rider wants to get rid of Ninja 650r for "something lighter"

http://santamaria.craigslist.org/mcy/4368473202.html

Ninja 650r ad.JPG

[Alex]

Will this do?

[Sirref]

I like how he defines a monster 696 as a small bike, those things have more power than that 650

[Josh_kcco]

Originally Posted by alex.s

yeah bro i've got an FZR 600 yamaha i'll trade for your 250. straight up bro

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[Josh_kcco]

Originally Posted by Alex

Will this do?

is the girl included?

[Sirref]

nah bro, he's totally serious bro. pretty sure he really does have an fzr600 too.

[Josh_kcco]

Originally Posted by Sirref

trade with cash is probably the only way it'll happen. what makes you want to give up on the 250? afaik you haven't been around here for long, how many miles have you put on your bike and what kind of riding do you do? highway commute/canyon carving/cruising along for the sake of it/trying to get the top speed in a straight line/etc

well I do commuting, canyon carving(I try), and just cruising around.
the group of people I ride with most im the smallest bike =/ plus I think its time to upgrade anyways.

[Josh_kcco]

Originally Posted by Sirref

nah bro, he's totally serious bro. pretty sure he really does have an fzr600 too.

you sure brahh

[Sirref]

what makes you think it's time to upgrade though? not that you shouldn't but I'm just interested. And yea, I know the feeling of having the smallest bike. Once you get to the twisties it's all about how you ride it.

[Josh_kcco]

Originally Posted by jeffb502

Here you go...rider wants to get rid of Ninja 650r for "something lighter"

http://santamaria.craigslist.org/mcy/4368473202.html

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honestly this looks like trash

[Sirref]

first thing I noticed on that 650 when I looked at it again was the left mirror, pretty sure it's cracked.

650s in general aren't bad bikes though.

[Josh_kcco]

Originally Posted by Sirref

what makes you think it's time to upgrade though? not that you shouldn't but I'm just interested. And yea, I know the feeling of having the smallest bike. Once you get to the twisties it's all about how you ride it.

for the most part I keep up in the twisty parts. but theres a few really good riders who just take off outa sight and I cant catch up.
i love my 250 and if i was rich i would keep it.

honestly i just want more power.

[Josh_kcco]

Originally Posted by Sirref

first thing I noticed on that 650 when I looked at it again was the left mirror, pretty sure it's cracked.

650s in general aren't bad bikes though.

in his add the rear set is bent....

[alex.s]

totes serial bro. it just needs some love and maybe new headers

[Josh_kcco]

Originally Posted by alex.s

totes serial bro. it just needs some love and maybe new headers

im all outa love.....

[JosueDG]

Perhaps its time to find another group that accomodates people of all skills sets and sized bikes?

I ride in a group that is usually 12 plus riders. I, too, have the smallest bike in the group. However, the sweeper always cruises with me and lets me know that there is no rush in catching up since there are always designated spots where they wait to allow everyone to catch up.

[Sirref]

Originally Posted by Josh_kcco

in his add the rear set is bent....

true, everything's an easy fix though. There doesn't look like there is anything severely wrong with it.

wanting more power is fair that's the biggest reason to trade up bikes. Just remember that you'll likely be giving up the light handling characteristics of your 250.

Though I have found that a cbr600rr or a ninja 636 would weigh less than my 300 stock. Just one reason why I feel that 600s are the ultimate sports bike rather than 1000s.

[Josh_kcco]

Originally Posted by JosueDG

Perhaps its time to find another group that accomodates people of all skills sets and sized bikes?

I ride in a group that is usually 12 plus riders. I, too, have the smallest bike in the group. However, the sweeper always cruises with me and lets me know that there is no rush in catching up since there are always designated spots where they wait to allow everyone to catch up.

i live in a small town, there is only one group lol but on long rides they fasters ones stop so we can regroup. usually i fall behind and hangout with the old geaser and the cruiser bikes.

[EternalNewb]

You're probably not going to like what I have to say, but I say it out of concern.

Not to go all parental, Josh, but how many miles have you ridden your 250? Please answer that question first.

Maybe I sound a little preachy, and I'm sorry if I do, but I know a 22-year old who had his 250 for 6 months, an R6 for 9 months, then picked up a GSXR1000. Less than two weeks ago, within two days of getting the GSXR1000, he died in a single vehicle accident, on a mostly clear road.

Please think clearly, honestly, and carefully about what you are doing.

[alex.s]

Originally Posted by Josh_kcco

im all outa love.....

you and me both, brother. you and me both.

[Sirref]

Originally Posted by EternalNewb

You're probably not going to like what I have to say, but I say it out of concern.

Not to go all parental, Josh, but how many miles have you ridden your 250? Please answer that question first.

Maybe I sound a little preachy, and I'm sorry if I do, but I know a 22-year old who had his 250 for 6 months, an R6 for 9 months, then picked up a GSXR1000. Less than two weeks ago, within two days of getting the GSXR1000, he died in a single vehicle accident, on a mostly clear road.

Please think clearly, honestly, and carefully about what you are doing.

ok, I can understand wanting more power than a 250 offers after 6 months, but wanting more power than an r6 offers within a year?
rip

[Josh_kcco]

Originally Posted by EternalNewb

You're probably not going to like what I have to say, but I say it out of concern.

Not to go all parental, Josh, but how many miles have you ridden your 250? Please answer that question first.

Maybe I sound a little preachy, and I'm sorry if I do, but I know a 22-year old who had his 250 for 6 months, an R6 for 9 months, then picked up a GSXR1000. Less than two weeks ago, within two days of getting the GSXR1000, he died in a single vehicle accident, on a mostly clear road.

Please think clearly, honestly, and carefully about what you are doing.

I have ridden for about 3k miles. I have had it for about 5 months.
I personally feel its time to try out a bigger bike. I do still need to work on my cornering as at times I take them wide and don't counter steer enough. which I think can be practiced on any bike. not just a 250. I also believe maturity comes with mind when getting a bigger bike. If your not mature enough to handle a bigger bike then you don need one. I don't ride stupid, I don't do things I know I cant do. I push my self a little harder each time to learn new things but I know my limits. as far as something bigger then a 600 I know im not ready for that.

[EternalNewb]

Originally Posted by Sirref

ok, I can understand wanting more power than a 250 offers after 6 months, but wanting more power than an r6 offers within a year?
rip

Yeah. It was one of those cases where as soon as he mentioned buying the 1000, everyone told him, either publicly or privately, to chill out and stick with his current bike, even though he said he "understood it was a big responsibility/a lot of power." It's just sad for so many reasons, because he was a nice young guy, and it was a completely avoidable situation, which he created.

[Josh_kcco]

Originally Posted by EternalNewb

Yeah. It was one of those cases where as soon as he mentioned buying the 1000, everyone told him, either publicly or privately, to chill out and stick with his current bike, even though he said he "understood it was a big responsibility/a lot of power." It's just sad for so many reasons, because he was a nice young guy, and it was a completely avoidable situation, which he created.

the only reason I started with a 250 was because I was scared to be on a bike a first. didn't want something that could get away from me. Maybe its me feeling over confident towards being able to handle more power.. idk

[choneofakind]

Originally Posted by Josh_kcco

I have ridden for about 3k miles. I have had it for about 5 months.
I personally feel its time to try out a bigger bike. I do still need to work on my cornering as at times I take them wide and don't counter steer enough. which I think can be practiced on any bike. not just a 250. I also believe maturity comes with mind when getting a bigger bike. If your not mature enough to handle a bigger bike then you don need one. I don't ride stupid, I don't do things I know I cant do. I push my self a little harder each time to learn new things but I know my limits. as far as something bigger then a 600 I know im not ready for that.

Excuse me sir, but would you like a little lemon on your calamari? Nothing like some citrus with your squid.







But really. For real? Do you even have decent gear yet? You admittedly don't even know THE BASICS OF RIDING A BICYCLE an you're looking for a motorcycle with more power?!?!?!?!

Such logic.

[alex.s]

calamari is actually octopus, isn't it?

[ForceofWill]

Lol, I read that too. If you're having trouble running wide and basic counter steering, you're not ready.

[choneofakind]

Originally Posted by alex.s

calamari is actually octopus, isn't it?

No, it's a type of squid
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calamari

[Sirref]

the delicious type of squid if you want to be specific.

[choneofakind]

Big bikes have that phat tire style to them. Know what else has a phat set of rubber and is more your speed?




yes, I'm being a little facetious

[Josh_kcco]

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Excuse me sir, but would you like a little lemon on your calamari? Nothing like some citrus with your squid.







But really. For real? Do you even have decent gear yet? You admittedly don't even know THE BASICS OF RIDING A BICYCLE an you're looking for a motorcycle with more power?!?!?!?!

Such logic.

gear... helmet gmax, gloves alpinestar mx 2, jacket xelement textile, vest icon stryker. that's all go.
go I guess in your terms I have enough gear to cover up 5 outa my 10 tentacles.

your right im still rusty on my bicycle, still got the training wheels on.
as far as a motorcycle I feel pretty confident about being able to ride a 600.

[alex.s]

i would not trust that gear very much. especially literally anything from xelement. why dont you spend your money on nicer gear instead of a bigger bike.

[Josh_kcco]

Originally Posted by ForceofWill

Lol, I read that too. If you're having trouble running wide and basic counter steering, you're not ready.

maybe ill tell that to the riders in my group with 1000 and 600 who wide steer from time to time. better let them know they should downgrade to a smaller bike..

[Josh_kcco]

Originally Posted by alex.s

i would not trust that gear very much. especially literally anything from xelement. why dont you spend your money on nicer gear instead of a bigger bike.

didn't think of that

[ForceofWill]

Originally Posted by Josh_kcco

gear... helmet gmax, gloves alpinestar mx 2, jacket xelement textile, vest icon stryker. that's all go.
go I guess in your terms I have enough gear to cover up 5 outa my 10 tentacles.

your right im still rusty on my bicycle, still got the training wheels on.
as far as a motorcycle I feel pretty confident about being able to ride a 600.

It's not hard to learn how to just be able to RIDE a motorcycle. You wanna go from a point where you still run wide on a 250 to trying to control your SR's when **** hits the fan on a super sport. Plus you are already wanting to try and keep up with a group that run a pace much too fast for the street to begin with.

More power to ya.

[Josh_kcco]

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Big bikes have that phat tire style to them. Know what else has a phat set of rubber and is more your speed?




yes, I'm being a little facetious

Honda Fat Cat?